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Rare 19th Century Taxidermy of a Fan Tailed Pigeon
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Rare 19th Century Taxidermy of a Fan Tailed Pigeon

19th century
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A rare Victorian Taxidermy Ex-Racing Fantail Pigeon (Columba livia domestica), presented in a glazed mahogany case with naturalistic interior.

Circa 1890-1900

A little wear and tear to the case commensurate with age but still very presentable, the specimen in good antique condition.

Height 31cm. Width 39.5cm. Depth 24cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
39.5cm (15.55")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Declaration

Branching Out Antiques has dated this Antique Fantail Pigeon Taxidermy to the Victorian era.

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SA1181990
Description
A rare Victorian Taxidermy Ex-Racing Fantail Pigeon (Columba livia domestica), presented in a glazed mahogany case with naturalistic interior.

Circa 1890-1900

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A little wear and tear to the case commensurate with age but still very presentable, the specimen in good antique condition.
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Height 31cm. Width 39.5cm. Depth 24cm

Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
39.5cm (15.55")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Date of Manufacture

Branching Out Antiques has dated this Antique Fantail Pigeon Taxidermy to the Victorian era.

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A 19th-century preserved white fantail pigeon mounted inside a dark wooden diorama case with a glass front.
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Archive I A 19th-century preserved white fantail pigeon mounted inside a dark wooden diorama case with a glass front.

Rare 19th Century Taxidermy of a Fan Tailed Pigeon

Archive II A 19th-century preserved white fantail pigeon mounted inside a dark wooden diorama case with a glass front. View II
Archive III A 19th-century preserved white fantail pigeon mounted inside a dark wooden diorama case with a glass front. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century preserved white fantail pigeon mounted inside a dark wooden diorama case with a glass front. View IV
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A 19th-century preserved white fantail pigeon mounted inside a dark wooden diorama case with a glass front.
RARE 19th CENTURY TAXIDERMY OF A FAN TAILED PIGEON
Ref: SA1181990
A 19th-century preserved white fantail pigeon mounted inside a dark wooden diorama case with a glass front.
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FAQs

Victorian cased bird taxidermy refers to the 19th-century practice of preserving bird specimens inside glass-fronted timber boxes, often arranged against naturalistic background scenery.

Traditional taxidermy cases were constructed using wooden frames, glass panes, paper or painted canvas backdrops, alongside dried foliage, moss, and plaster to recreate realistic environments.

Authentic period pieces typically feature hand-cut glass with slight imperfections, hand-painted backdrops, natural surface oxidation on timber surfaces, and original maker labels on the case back.

Glazed taxidermy cases work well when integrated into bookshelf displays, positioned on top of sideboards, or styled within dark academia and curiosity cabinet themes.

Keep preserved mounts in a stable environment away from direct sunlight, humidity, and heat sources to prevent feather degradation and timber warping, dusting the glass exterior gently.
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